
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Buildings contribute to 36% of CO2 emissions in Europe, mainly from the energy used for heating, cooling, and running them.
Reducing this operational energy use is essential for decarbonizing the building sector.
The European Green Deal and the “Renovation Wave” strategy target the deep renovation of buildings to meet climate goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF POLYMERS IN CONSTRUCTION
Plastics have become increasingly popular in construction due to many factors, such as their performance, durability and their ability to be weathering resistant, low maintenance, cost-effective, lightweight and design flexible. These qualities make plastics ideal products for construction and an essential component for a sustainable built environment.
The numerous types of plastics all have different performance levels and properties, enabling them to meet the exact needs of diverse applications, from corrosion protection to thermal insulation.


ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
The World Congress took place in Copenhagen on JULY 2-6 2023, highlighting terms such as ‘archtivism’, biodiversity, social inclusion, universal design & climate justice as well as investigating how architecture can contribute to the UN 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
The Copenhagen Lessons consist of 10 principles for a rapid and radical change in the built environment to reach the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs). The congress demonstrated that the architectural solutions are already here, contributing to sustainable communities and quality of life.